" I came to McCombs because it is an incredibly diverse school that pushes students to discover their potential through the teachings of amazing and dedicated faculty. "

Eddie Diaz, BBA student

" I came to McCombs because I was offered a challenging project with creative potential and the opportunity to make a difference in the world. For me that’s a winning combo. "

Cara Biasucci, Producer, Ethics in Action series

" To me, success means hard work, passion in what you do, creativity, not giving up on your goals. "

Yaina Cogar, MPA student

" To me, success means achieving a goal that you set on your own. Success is getting to any point that is better than the situation you’re in. Success is doing what you thought you could not. "

Shaharyar Anjum, BBA student

" I came to McCombs because there were top research faculty in every area of my department. As I work on my dissertation, I’m looking forward to continuing the professional relationships my professors and I have formed. "

Nick Crain, Ph.D. candidate in finance

" I came to McCombs because it’s one of the best business schools in the country. Both my parents are McCombs alums, so I know first-hand how great of an education McCombs will provide. "

William Davis, BBA student

" I came to McCombs because I wanted to get a degree that can be valid around the world. A degree from McCombs will allow me to get a job no matter where I go. "

Jeff Su, BBA student

" Insights from the new UT energy poll that will be the leading source of public opinion on energy issues for policy makers, industry and academics. I'm proud to have initiated the effort and pleased with the overwhelming support and leadership provided by Dean Gilligan, McCombs faculty and the University. "

Peter Zandan, MBA, Ph.D. '83, Senior Advisor and Managing Director, Public Strategies, Inc.
Photo © Matthew Mahon

" I came to McCombs because it gives me the opportunity to study what I want and the resources to go where I want. "

Thomas Allison, BBA student

" Listen, learn, inspire and Strategize – All in the name of Entrepreneurship. "

Melinda Garvery, Entrepreneur-in-Residence

" I came to McCombs because I want to take the MSTC Program to the next level. More than at anytime in our lifetimes, our country needs professionals who can take technologies from the idea stage to the marketplace—the very skills the MSTC Program teaches. "

Gary Cadenhead, Director, Master of Science in Technology Commercialization Program

" To me, success means being a happy person at the end of the day. "

Taehoon Kim, BBA student

" I came to McCombs because I knew the reputation of the business school would put me in a position to get a great education, meet people with goals similar to mine, and allow me to leave the school and get a great job. "

Akshay Tolia, BBA student

" I can’t wait to learn business foundations. I am convinced that a combination of being a rocket scientist, combined with a knowledge of business, will make me a valuable asset for large multinational companies. "

Arnaud Naessens, MBA student

" This will be the year I connect our working professional students with more of McCombs through academic, co-curricular and networking opportunities. It’s going to be a great year! "

Trent Thurman, Director, Texas MBAs for Working Professionals

" This will be the year I will be more involved. I will take leadership position so I can start creating change in my community. "

Juan Pablo Gevaudan, BBA student

" I came to McCombs because it’s one of the best business schools in the country. Both my parents are McCombs alums, so I know first-hand how great of an education McCombs will provide. "

William Davis, BBA student